Arabic Style Karak Tea | How to make Arabic karak Tea | Karak Chay Recipe | شاي الكرك

Karak Chay, a staple in Arabic homes, is a rich and aromatic tea that's known for its creamy texture and complex flavor. Infused with traditional spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this beverage is perfect for warming up on cooler days. With its roots in the Arabic world, Karak Chay is a perfect blend of soothing and invigorating, providing both relaxation and a gentle lift.

Ingredients

🥛 1 liter milk
💧 1/2 cup water
🌿 10 pieces of green cardamom pods
🌱 1/2 teaspoon crushed ginger
🌿 1 piece cinnamon stick
🌿 1 whole clove
🍂 3 1/2 teaspoons black tea powder
🥄 5 tablespoons condensed milk

Instructions

1- Mix Milk and Water:

• Pour 1 liter of milk and 1/2 cup of water into a stainless steel pot.

2- Add Spices:

• Add 10 cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 whole clove, and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed ginger to the pot.

3- Stir Ingredients:

• Use a stainless steel ladle to stir the mixture, combining the milk and spices thoroughly.

4- Add Tea Powder:

• Add 3 1/2 teaspoons of black tea powder to the milk.
• Stir the mixture, gently lifting and pouring with the ladle to mix and start frothing.

5- Boil the Mixture:

• Bring the mixture to a boil.

6- Sweeten the Tea:

• Once boiling, add 5 tablespoons of condensed milk to sweeten and enrich the tea.

7- Froth and Infuse:

• Continue to stir, using the frothing technique: lift the tea with the ladle and pour it back into the pot repeatedly for about 10 minutes on a low flame.
• This helps create a frothy texture and allows full infusion of flavors.

8- Strain and Serve:

• After boiling and frothing, strain the tea into serving mugs or traditional tea glasses.

9- Presentation:

• Serve hot, arranged on a round black serving tray.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4 servings
Equipment: Stainless steel pot, stainless steel ladle, measuring cups/spoons, clear glass mugs or traditional tea glasses, round black serving tray

Cooking Tips

• Frothing Technique: Enhance the tea's texture by employing the lift-and-pour technique with the ladle to create froth.
• Low Flame Boiling: Infuse the flavors by keeping the heat low, allowing the spices to permeate the milk fully.

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